so much



so the oil man came early this morning

like at the crack of dawn

knocking at the door

looking for a check

let me write two and post date them


it's going down below zero tonight

that's Fahrenheit folks

and we have a full tank to keep us cozy
-

so there was no cream for the coffee

tiny island store didn't open for another half hour

and when i finally got in line

the owner let me cut...took my crinkled 2 dollars

before the guy with 18 lottery tickets to cash in

maybe he recognized the look of desperation on my face




so much depends upon.....

that first sip of coffee in your warm kitchen

on a sunny morning

so much depends upon...

how you see the world

so much depends upon...

how we treat each other


the poetry lies
in a conversation with the oil man

 pajamas, morning breath, tousled hair
slight scent of diesel in the air 

the poetry lies with

a purple box of half and half

morning sunlight shining on the white circle in my coffee cup

so much depends upon

a random connection


Comments

  1. nashvillecats211 February 2016 at 10:58

    Enjoyed the read, most refreshing.
    Yvonne.

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  2. Pondside11 February 2016 at 11:02

    Lovely - really.
    About the coffee cream - oh yes. I have been known to put down the paper, don shoes and run into the village early, early because so much depends on that first cup of coffee.

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  3. Maude Lynn11 February 2016 at 11:53

    In my house, everything depends on that first sip of coffee!

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  4. Kerry O'Connor11 February 2016 at 15:04

    Your poem allowed me to inhabit this world for a short spell.. the weather is fine, the coffee good.

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  5. humbird11 February 2016 at 15:09

    Intriguing oil man and connection - nice lines.

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  6. Fireblossom11 February 2016 at 16:03

    You aced it. I could see all of this, and really enjoyed your poem!

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  7. Anonymous11 February 2016 at 16:50


    so much depends upon
    a random connection.... I love the story you told here.



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  8. Hannah11 February 2016 at 17:06

    Oh, absolutely...the poetry does arrive in all of these ways...I so enjoyed seeing how it showed up for you today...great perspective. :)

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  9. Blogoratti11 February 2016 at 19:50

    What a delightful read, great thoughts indeed and well written. Greetings!

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  10. Sherry Blue Sky11 February 2016 at 20:16

    This is very cool, all the connections that happen to make a simple thing like cream in one's coffee happen. I really enjoyed reading this.

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  11. Margaret11 February 2016 at 21:25

    !! I adore this. The half & half - Oh, how I need that in the morning - can't drink my coffee without it. Love how you set this poem up - really enjoyed!

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  12. Anonymous12 February 2016 at 04:26

    So much depends on a random connection...absolutely!!

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  13. brudberg12 February 2016 at 04:46

    Ah.. that morning coffee... but sometimes it's important to find that connection searching for the cream...

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  14. Rommy12 February 2016 at 11:06

    I love the stringing together of simple moments and how they can be so profound. Perfectly within the spirit of the original poem.

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  15. Gillena Cox12 February 2016 at 14:42

    that eye opener; the morning cuppa can set the path of day in straight or crooked lines

    have a good weekend

    much love...

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  16. De Jackson12 February 2016 at 16:42

    Poetry lies in everyday things, YES. I love this. And OH, do I understand the crux of the day depending on that cup.

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  17. grapeling12 February 2016 at 23:41

    intimate and compelling. I also enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you ~

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  18. kaykuala13 February 2016 at 05:11

    There are irritations or inconveniences to put up with. One will always be made to seek ways to try to overcome them. Very true!

    Hank

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  19. Susie Clevenger14 February 2016 at 01:38

    So much depends on a random connection...so true. You wrote so visually I felt I was standing next to you.

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  20. Helen14 February 2016 at 14:23

    Random connections are often the best kind ... so much depends upon / yes! Nice work.

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  21. Marian15 February 2016 at 10:34

    Love this. It really is all about that conversation with the oil man. Hope you are staying warm! Soooooo cold here.

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